Chiropractic Treatment – What is it?

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a natural and conservative form of health care, offering
an alternative to many conditions to medication and surgery.

It is the third largest primary health care profession in the world
after medicine and dentistry. The term primary health care professional
means that we carry out both diagnosis and treatment,
so you do not need to be referred by your doctor. A chiropractor is
trained to diagnose your problem and will refer you to another
healthcare practitioner if necessary.

The main focus of our treatment is the relationship between the
function of joints, muscles and the nervous system
(neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders) and the effects of these disorders on
health. Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating
particularly on the spine, we use our hands to make gentle, specific adjustments (manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system to allow the body's natural healing ability to function at its best.

The spine is of central importance due to its influence on the
nervous system. We are also trained to assess and treat other joint and
health problems.

The Treatment

The principal treatment is joint adjustment or manipulation
and we are trained in many different techniques, which enables us to
select a treatment method that is suitable for you, making the treatment
safe and effective for all ages.

But the treatment does not only involve spinal manipulation, far from it. Management also includes:

How Do I Fund The Treatment?

The effectiveness of the treatment is supported by world-wide
research as well as by various UK government and medical organisations.
The treatment may be available to patients under the NHS, but this will
depend on the situation within a specific NHS Primary Care Trust.

Most patients see us in a private capacity either through
self-referral or as a result of a referral from their GP, other doctor
or health professional.

The treatment is also available through private
health insurance.

SimplyHealthandWestfieldHealth has a specific policy that gives you the chance to benefit from chiropractic treatment in the longer term.

If you would like our treatment to be available through the NHS in your area, please contact us.